Musicians born on October 5

Take a focused look at the musicians born on October 5. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1951 Bob Geldof

  Bob Geldof is an Irish singer-songwriter, author, political activist, and philanthropist, best known as the lead singer of The Boomtown Rats and for organizing the charity supergroup Band Aid as well as the Live Aid and Live 8 concerts. He is recognized for his efforts to combat poverty, particularly in Africa. [bio]